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Sonoco

Night Shift Forklift Driver with Class A CDL

Salary$27 – $30/hr
LocationJackson, TN, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Experienced forklift driver with forklift certification
Valid TN Class A CDL
Active DOT medical card
Previous computer experience
Ability to read and understand Excel reports
Ability to use RF scanner
Willing to work overtime
Ability to work in any climate including extreme heat or cold
Eligibility1
Offers contingent upon review of driving record
Skills
RF scanner
Excel
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
About the role
Location: Jackson, TN
Job Title: EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver with TN Class A CDL and active DOT medical card
Rate: $27.21/hr - increase to $28.29/hr after 90 days and $29.97/hr after 180 days, if qualifications met
Shift Differential: $1/hr for night shift
Shift: Night shift (7:00pm-7:30AM) - 3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.
Must be willing to work overtime, which would be working on your scheduled days off, if needed. DOT regulations are followed.
About the company
From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We’re extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
While reporting to the Shipping Manager as a Truck Driver, you will operate sit down forklift machinery to lift, load, or move material as directed.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Inspecting machinery and assessing the work area before operations to ensure safety.
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Taking proper precautionary measures when operating machinery.
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Maintain and repair forklift equipment as needed logging all maintenance procedures.
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Supporting essential logistic operations through storage, transportation, and repairing equipment.
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Loading approximately 20 pallets on to a 48’ trailer with roller bed using a forklift, driving an automatic day cab with trailer to our customer 10 minutes down the road and manually unloading individual pallets using a hook to pull pallets onto conveyors. This could be repeated at an average of 5-6 loads per shift.
We’d love to hear from you if:
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Are an EXPERIENCED forklift driver. Currently has or has held a forklift certification.
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Must have previous computer experience; the ability to enter and look up information within different systems.
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Must have ability to read understand excel reports.
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Must be able to use an RF scanner.
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You MUST have a valid TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card. Offers are contingent upon review of driving record.
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This job requires getting on and off a forklift as well as in and out of the automatic day cab numerous times throughout the shift.
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Must be able to work in any climate, including extreme heat or cold. Will be exposed to elements during the course of your duties throughout the day.
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Additional physical requirements of this position will require sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, carrying.
Benefits
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
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Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
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Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
Legal
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
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